Popcorn machine

Overview The fully automatic popcorn production line is an industrial continuous system engineered for large-scale popcorn manufacturing. Designed for food processing plants, cinema supply chains and snack manufacturers, the line automates feeding, heating, popping and discharge to deliver consistent output and simplified operation.

Foodline Automatic Popcorn Making Machine Foodline machines combine food-grade stainless steel construction with precise temperature and timing controls. Available options include integrated flavor mixing and multiple heating modes to meet diverse production needs while minimizing manual intervention.

Features

• Fully automatic operation: Automated feeding, heating, popping and discharge controlled by programmable temperature and timing settings.
• High production capacity: Configurations support large-volume continuous production suitable for factories, cinemas and bulk snack supply.
• Food-grade stainless steel: Durable construction for hygiene, corrosion resistance and straightforward cleaning.
• Energy-efficient heating: Electric, gas or steam heating options with optimized heat distribution.
• Integrated flavor mixing: Optional systems for uniform coating (caramel, cheese, sugar) during production.

Technical Parameters of Popcorn Production Line Equipment volume: 100L / 200L / 300L / 400L / 500L / 600L
Diameter: 800mm / 900mm / 1000mm / 1100mm / 1200mm / 1200mm
Depth: 400mm / 450mm / 500mm / 550mm / 600mm / 730mm
Hydraulic station power: 1.5 kW (applies to listed configurations)
Stirring power: 1.5 kW / 1.5 kW / 1.5 kW / 2.2 kW / 2.2 kW / 2.2 kW
Electric heating power: 12 kW / 18 kW / 27 kW / 27 kW / 36 kW / 36 kW
Heating area: 0.45 m² / 0.58 m² / 1.12 m² / 1.42 m² / 1.75 m² / 2 m²
Heating modes: Electricity / Gas / Steam

How It Works?

• Add corn kernels to the hopper.
• Oil and flavoring are fed automatically by the dosing system.
• Controlled heating delivers even temperature for reliable popping.
• Popping starts within seconds with low noise and reduced burning risk.
• Automatic discharge moves finished popcorn to cooling or packing stations.

Optional Add-ons

• Cooling and sieving conveyors
• Automatic packaging line
• Flavor mixing drums
• Bucket elevators for corn feeding
• Dust collectors for ultra-clean production

Maintenance / Operation Notes

• Daily: Clean the kettle and all product-contact surfaces after each production run.
• Monthly: Lubricate bearings and moving components.
• Quarterly: Inspect sensors, heating elements and dosing systems.
• Refer to the supplied maintenance manual for service intervals and spare parts.

FAQs

• Is it suitable for caramel popcorn? — Yes. Models with sugar/coating systems handle caramel and other sugar coatings.
• Can one operator manage the machine? — Yes. The system is designed for single-operator supervision in many installations.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Foodline (Henan FoodLine Machinery)
• Operation: Fully automatic with temperature and timing control
• Materials: Food-grade stainless steel
• Heating options: Electricity, Gas, Steam
• Kettle volumes: 100L, 200L, 300L, 400L, 500L, 600L
• Stirring power range: 1.5 kW – 2.2 kW (model dependent)
• Electric heating power range: 12 kW – 36 kW (model dependent)
• Heating area range: 0.45 m² – 2 m² (model dependent)
• Hydraulic station power: 1.5 kW
• Typical applications: Food processing plants, cinema supply chains, snack manufacturers